Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: June 24, 2026
Reporting Period: Specific event date of June 24, 2026
This filing reports on the Company's ongoing stock repurchase program and provides disclosures required by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity figures for the reporting period. The only financial metric disclosed is the aggregate authorization for the stock repurchase program:
- Repurchase Authorization: Up to $1 billion in aggregate for Class A and Class B common stock.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operational status are reported in this document. The filing serves to disclose daily transaction data submitted to the ASX regarding the execution of the existing repurchase program.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time under the authorized program. Actual repurchase activity is subject to market conditions, stock price, and alternative investment opportunities.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing includes forward-looking statements regarding repurchase intent. These are subject to uncertainty and may vary materially due to:
- Changes in the market price of the Company's stock.
- General market conditions.
- Applicable securities laws.
- Alternative investment opportunities.
The Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements except as required by law.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific number of shares repurchased and the average price paid by reviewing the attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 (ASX disclosures).
- Confirm the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization in subsequent quarterly reports.
- Review the Company's most recent 10-Q or 10-K for comprehensive financial metrics (revenue, profit, cash flow) not included in this 8-K.